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This study aims to analyze the influence of product quality and price on purchasing decisions mediated by influencer marketing at the R2 Sport store in Palopo City. The phenomenon shows an increase in promotional activities through social media by involving local influencers, along with the increasing competition in the sports equipment business in the area. However, not all of the increased promotions have been able to increase consumer purchasing decisions directly. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method of 100 respondents who are active customers. Data were analyzed using path analysis techniques to test direct and indirect relationships between variables. The study results show that (1) Product quality positively and significantly affects influencer marketing. (2) Price has a positive and significant effect on influencer marketing. (3) Product quality positively and significantly affects Purchasing decisions. (4) Price has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. (5) Influencer marketing positively and significantly affects Purchasing decisions. (6) By using influencer marketing as an intervening variable at the R2 Sport Palopo Store, product quality and price positively and significantly affect Purchasing decisions.
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Anjani, ER, & Simamora, V. (2022). The Influence of Influencers, Prices, and Quality of Scarlett Whitening Skincare Products on Generation Z Buyer Decisions, Dki Jakarta. Scientific Journal of Management, Economics, & Accounting (MEA), 6 (3), 1293–1308. https://doi.org/10.31955/mea.v6i3.2547
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Christian Nano Putra, Syofian, & Idham Lakoni. (2023). The Influence of Digital Marketing, Influencers, and Social Media on Consumers. Journal of Trends Economics and Accounting Research, 3 (4), 578–585. https://doi.org/10.47065/jtear.v3i4.666
Efendi, A., Khaddapi, M., & Salong, S. (2023). The Influence of Price Discount and Customer Experience on Customer Loyalty to Juragan Tepi Sawah Restaurant Customers in Palopo City. Contingency: Scientific Journal of Management, 11 (1), 11–19. https://doi.org/10.56457/jimk.v1 1i1.305
Gerion, E., & Manggu, B. (2024). The Influence of Product Quality and Product Price on the Decision to Repurchase Adidas Futsal Sports Shoes in Landak Regency. UMMagelang Conference Series, 411–426. https://doi.org/10.31603/conference .12021
Hidayati, FN, Priyono, B., Stia, P., & Jakarta, L. (2024). The Influence of Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing, and Word Of Mouth (WOM) on Purchase Interest in Sprouts Farms MSMEs. Journal of Business Administration, Economic & Entrepreneurship, 6 (1), 35.
Kambali, I., & Syarifah, A. (2020). The Influence of Price on Purchasing Decisions (Case Study at Billionaire Store Bandung). Journal.Poltekpos. Ac.Id, 10, 1–8. https://ejurnal.poltekpos.ac.id/index.php/promark/article/download/731/549
Lestiyani, D., & Purwanto, S. (2023). Analysis of the Influence of Influencer Marketing and Brand Love on Purchasing Decisions of Skintific Skincare Products. El-Mal: Journal of Islamic Economics & Business Studies, 5 (2), 886–898. https://doi.org/10.47467/elmal.v5i2.5513
Maky, ZA, Pradiani, T., & Rahman, A. (2024). The Influence of Product Quality, Price, and Promotion on Smartphone Purchasing Decisions at Meteorcell Malang. Journal of Economics, Management and Business, 5 (1), 13–27. https://doi.org/10.32815/jubis.v5i1.2252
Mariansyah, A., & Syarif, A. (2020a). The Influence of Product Quality, Service Quality, and Price on Consumer Satisfaction at Cafe Kabalu. JIBM: Jurnal Ilmiah Bina Manajemen , 3 (2), 134–146. www.investor.iddi
Masnun, S., Makhdalena, M., & Syabrus, H. (2024). The Influence of Product Quality on Consumer Satisfaction. JIIP - Scientific Journal of Educational Sciences, 7 (4), 3736–3740. https://doi.org/10.54371/jiip.v7i4.4280
Nasrullah, AR and AUW (2024). The influence of price, product quality, and lifestyle on purchasing decisions for Honda sport motorbikes (case study in Pasuruan district). Stratēgo: Journal of Modern Management, 6 (4), 10–24.
Nasution, EM, & Aramita, F. (2024). The Influence of Location and Product Completeness on Consumer Purchasing Decisions at Sehati Jaya Store. Scientific Journal of Management and Business (JIMBI), 5 (1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.31289/jimbi.v5i1.4331
Nauval Helmianto, Subagyo, MWW (2024). The Influence of Product Quality, Service, and Price on GM Sport Convection Customer Satisfaction. Symposium on Management and Business, 3, 1145–1153.
Pradana, AFP, Hasan, S., Putra, AHPK, & Kalla, R. (2021). Moderating of SERVQUAL on E-WOM, Product Quality, and Brand Image on E-commerce Purchase Intention. Golden Ratio of Mapping Ideas and Literature Format, 2 (1), 36–51. https://doi.org/10.52970/grmilf.v2i1 .135
Pratiwi, CS, & Sidi, AP (2022). The Influence of Product Quality, Price, and Influencer Marketing on Scarlett Body Whitening Purchasing Decisions. Relasi: Journal of Economics, 18 (1), 192–204. https://doi.org/10.31967/relasi.v18i1.531
Putri, PM, & Marlien, R. . (2022). The Influence of Digital Marketing on Online Purchasing Decisions. Jesya (Journal of Economics & Sharia Economics), 5 (1), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.36778/jesya.v5i1.510
Rosita Dewi Permata Sari, Sultan Bhagaskara, & Mahmudah, S. (2024). The Influence of Product Quality, Product Design, and Brand Image on Kniel Sports Indonesia Customer Satisfaction. Al-Kharaj: Journal of Economics, Finance & Sharia Business, 6 (9), 7140–7159. https://doi.org/10.47467/alkharaj.v6i9.4482
Telaumbanua, B., Widian Sari, M., Asmara Putri, D., & Economics, Marketing Management Department, F. (2024). The Influence of Influencer Marketing and Service Quality on Customer Purchase Interest with Purchase Decisions as Intervening Variables on Skincare Ms Glow Padang. Business and Accounting, 3 (4), 132–144. https://doi.org/10.58192/profit.v3i4.2547
Tukuboya, AI (2024). The Influence of Brand and Product Quality on Purchase Decisions for Used Clothes at Double Thrift Jayapura. Wahana Pendidikan Scientific Journal , 10 (2), 174–182.
Yasni, H. and. (2024). The Influence of Product Quality, Price, and Reviews on Purchasing Decisions on Shopee. YUME: Journal of Management, 7 (2), 1225–1232.
Yohana Dian Puspita, & Ginanjar Rahmawan. (2021). The Influence of Price, Product Quality, and Brand Image on Purchase Decisions of Garnier Products. Journal of Management Rays, 8 (2), 98–104. https://doi.org/10.56338/jsm.v8i2.1644
Yunas, MF, Yusuf, MA, & Sekarini, RA (2023). The Influence of Influencers and Prices on Purchasing Decisions. Management Economics and Accounting, 4 (2), 60–75. https://doi.org/10.37012/ileka.v4i2.1581
Zaki, M. (2018). The Influence of Influencer Marketing as a Modern Era Digital Marketing Strategy. Journal of Management and Innovation (MANOVA), 1 (2), 14–23. https://doi.org/10.15642/manova.v1i2.350